First, we can explain some errors by supposing that they crept into the text as it was transmitted by scribes throughout history. Most apparent contradictions regarding numbers in the Bible can be explained in this way. In some instances, more significant discrepancies can be explained in this way as well. For example, Mark and Luke say that Jesus sent demons into swine at Gerasa, while Matthew says it was in Gadara (Mark 5:1; Luke 8:26; Matt. 8:28). Not only is there a discrepancy between the places,
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